Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
New Haven
November 10, 2026 | Men's Basketball
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army West Point men's basketball (1-1) heads back on the road on Tuesday night, heading to West Haven, Conn., to take on the University of New Haven Chargers (0-2).
It will be the first time these two teams have met in both programs' histories. The Chargers are still reclassifying to Div. I after joining the Northeast Conference in 2025-26 season.
The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET first-tip, and will broadcast live on NEC Front Row with Gary Erdely and Joe Desantis on the call.
ARMY STORYLINES:
A RECORD-BREAKING NIGHT – Army West Point made history in its home opener against Mount Saint Mary, setting a program record for points in a single game with a commanding 118-41 victory inside Christl Arena. The Black Knights shot an impressive 64.1 percent from the floor, connecting on 41 of their 64 field-goal attempts while knocking down 18 three-pointers at a 52.9 percent clip. Army also dished out 26 assists, collected 49 rebounds and recorded 11 blocks while holding Mount Saint Mary to just 41 points. Every player on Army's roster found the scoring column in the historic victory, showcasing the Black Knights' offensive depth.
THE WALLET – Kevin McCarthy has opened his junior campaign as Army's leading scorer, averaging 15.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game through the first two contests. McCarthy opened the season with a game-high 17 points against Duke, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and 4-for-9 from beyond the arc. Through two games, the junior has connected on eight three-pointers, shooting an impressive 50.0 percent from deep and 55.0 percent from the floor. His 31 total points and eight made triples lead the Black Knights, establishing McCarthy as one of Army's top offensive threats early in the season.
A WATT OF ENERGY – Sophomore Dillon Watt has provided an immediate spark for the Black Knights, averaging 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists through Army's first two games. Watt opened the season with nine points against Duke, setting career highs in multiple categories, before continuing his strong start against Mount Saint Mary. Through two contests, the Plano, Texas, native is shooting 60.0 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from three-point range. His 21 points rank second on the team, while his six assists are also second behind senior captain Ryan Curry.
CHEF (RYAN) CURRY – Senior captain Ryan Curry continues to serve as the floor general for the Black Knights, averaging 10.0 points and a team-high 5.0 assists per game through the first two contests. Curry opened his final campaign with seven points, seven assists and three steals against Duke before helping lead Army to a commanding victory over Mount Saint Mary. Through two games, Curry is shooting 50.0 percent from the floor and has collected a team-leading four steals. The senior has also reached 98 career appearances and 95 career starts, putting him just two games away from his 100th career appearance and five starts shy of 100 career starts. Curry enters the next contest with 1,170 career points and 366 assists.
TATE ON THE BOARDS – Senior captain Tate Laczkowski continues to anchor Army's presence in the paint, averaging 6.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game through the opening two contests. Laczkowski opened the season against Duke with six points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal and a career-high three blocks. His three rejections lead the Black Knights through two games, while his 10 total rebounds are tied for the team lead alongside Kevin McCarthy and Jacen Holloway. The senior also has three steals and four assists, showcasing his versatility on both ends of the floor.
THE BOOGEYMAN – Junior Jacen Holloway returns as a key piece of Army's starting lineup following a breakout sophomore campaign in which he averaged 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Through the first two games of the 2026-27 season, Holloway is averaging 5.0 points and 5.0 rebounds while adding four assists and two blocks. The Schwenksville, Pa., native has collected 10 rebounds through two contests, tying him for the team lead alongside Kevin McCarthy and Tate Laczkowski. Holloway also recorded a career-high two blocks against Mount Saint Mary, adding to Army's defensive efforts in the home-opening victory.
IKECHI MAKING AN IMPACT – Junior Nnaemeka Ikechi has emerged as an early contributor for the Black Knights, averaging 6.5 points and 4.0 rebounds through the first two contests. After appearing in just six games across his first two seasons, Ikechi has seen an increased role in Army's rotation. Against Mount Saint Mary, the junior posted career highs with 11 points and six rebounds, connecting on nine of his 10 free-throw attempts. Through two games, Ikechi is shooting 90.0 percent from the charity stripe and has collected a team-high four offensive rebounds.
RETURNING FIREPOWER – Army West Point returns 11 players from its 2025-26 roster, bringing a strong combination of veteran leadership and offensive firepower into the new campaign. Through the opening two contests, junior Kevin McCarthy leads the Black Knights with 15.5 points per game, followed by sophomore Dillon Watt (10.5 ppg) and senior captain Ryan Curry (10.0 ppg). McCarthy has knocked down eight three-pointers, while Curry leads the team with 10 assists. Senior captain Tate Laczkowski and junior Jacen Holloway continue to provide a strong presence on the boards, each averaging 5.0 rebounds per game. Army's returning core has helped the Black Knights average 84.0 points per game while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 40.6 percent from beyond the arc.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK – Army West Point welcomed five freshmen for the 2026-27 season, with all five making their collegiate debuts in the Black Knights' home-opening victory over Mount Saint Mary. Patrick McDonough led the newcomers with nine points, shooting 3-for-4 from beyond the arc while adding three assists. Michael Masini followed with seven points, four rebounds and two assists, shooting a perfect 2-for-2 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. Henry Rasmussen chipped in five points, while Deke Cooper Jr. and Parker Henderson each added two points. Henderson also recorded two blocks in his collegiate debut. The five freshmen combined for 25 points, helping Army secure its first victory of the season.
SHARING IS CARING – Army has emphasized ball movement through its opening two games, averaging 19.5 assists per contest. The Black Knights have dished out 39 assists on 59 made field goals, with senior captain Ryan Curry leading the charge with 10 assists. Sophomore Dillon Watt follows with six, while Tate Laczkowski and Jacen Holloway have each contributed four. Against Mount Saint Mary, Army recorded 26 assists on 41 made baskets while committing just seven turnovers, showcasing the team's ability to create quality scoring opportunities.
DEFENSE WINS GAMES – The Black Knights have made their presence felt on the defensive end through the first two contests, averaging 7.0 blocks and 7.0 steals per game. Army has recorded 14 blocks and 14 steals while holding opponents to 34.1 percent shooting from the floor and 21.7 percent from beyond the arc. Senior captain Tate Laczkowski leads the team with three blocks, while Ryan Curry has collected a team-high four steals. Army's defensive efforts were on full display against Mount Saint Mary, as the Black Knights recorded 11 blocks and nine steals while limiting the Knights to 41 points.
A DEEP BENCH – Army's depth was on full display in its home-opening victory over Mount Saint Mary, with all 16 players finding the scoring column. The Black Knights saw contributions from both veterans and newcomers, including sophomore Dillon Watt's 12-point performance and junior Nnaemeka Ikechi's career-high 11 points. Freshman Patrick McDonough added nine points, while Dylan Benner matched his career high with eight. Army's balanced offensive attack helped the Black Knights reach a program-record 118 points, with six players scoring eight or more.
History with New Haven
- This is the first ever matchup between these two programs
Scouting the Chargers
- New Haven enters the 2026-27 season in its second year competing at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC), continuing its transition from Division II.
- The Chargers have opened the 2026-27 campaign with an 0-2 record, averaging 56.0 points per game while allowing 77.5 points per contest. New Haven is shooting 41.3% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range through its first two games.
- Sophomore forward Teshaun Steele has emerged as New Haven's leading scorer, averaging 16.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-7 forward is shooting 59.1% from the floor and is a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc through the Chargers' first two contests.
- Sophomore forward Zoumana Traore is the Chargers' second-leading scorer, averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Traore has connected on four three-pointers while averaging 30.5 minutes per contest.
- New Haven has struggled on the glass through its first two outings, averaging 31.0 rebounds compared to its opponents' 38.5. The Chargers have also averaged 15.0 turnovers per game while recording 11.0 assists per contest.
- Ted Hotaling enters his 17th season as head coach of the Chargers after taking over the program in 2010. During his tenure, Hotaling has guided New Haven to five NCAA Division II Tournament appearances, including the program's first Elite Eight appearance in 2023.
- In 2025-26, New Haven finished its inaugural Division I season with a 14-17 overall record and a 9-9 mark in NEC play, finishing fifth in the conference standings. The Chargers closed the campaign winning four of their final six games.
- The Chargers opened the 2026-27 season with a pair of road losses against Power Conference opponents, falling 74-58 at Syracuse before dropping an 81-54 decision at Rutgers. New Haven will host Army on Nov. 10 for its home opener.
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AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
